West Ham have the chance to leapfrog Burnley in the Premier League table when they welcome them to the London Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Indeed, a significant win for the hosts would see the Clarets replace the Hammers in the relegation zone.
West Ham’s 3-1 win at home to Newcastle last time out should give them confidence to do so, and would see them secure back-to-back victories for the first time this season. Meanwhile, Burnley lost 2-0 at home to current league leaders Arsenal, but their ability to avoid relegation will be more tested against the teams in and around them.
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West Ham vs Burnley prediction: Hammers to stay in relegation zone?
Key stats
- West Ham ended a three-game losing streak by beating Newcastle.
- Burnley have won two of their last three matches.
- West Ham are unbeaten in six previous H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: West is Ham 1-1 Burnley
With both teams in 18th and 17th place in the league respectively, confidence is low in terms of being able to avoid relegation come the end of the season. Thus, we can see a cagey affair being played out with the spoils shared.
Pre-game odds and win probability: West Ham favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50.0%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes. subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, West Ham have been installed as the favourites with bookmakers to claim another three points on home soil. Interestingly, a draw and a Burnley win on their travels are separated by just 1.6%.
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Most recent H2Hs: West Ham aiming to extend unbeaten run
As mentioned previously, West Ham are unbeaten in the previous seven H2Hs in total. This should give the Hammers the confidence to go out and get another positive result, especially on home soil.
England Premier League 10/03/24
West Ham
Burnley
England Premier League 25/11/23
Burnley
West Ham
England Premier League 17/04/22
West Ham
Burnley
England Premier League 12/12/21
Burnley
West Ham
England Premier League 03/05/21
Burnley
West Ham
West Ham preview: A few “knocks”
Nuno Espírito Santo has claimed that a number of players in his squad have suffered “knocks” ahead of this clash, although did not name anyone in particular. West Ham are expected to be without Konstantinos Mavropanos and Niclas Fullkrug, among others.
Predicted lineup: Areola (GK); Wan-Bissaka, Todibo, Kilman, Diouf; Potts, Paqueta; Bowen, Fernandes, Summerville & Wilson
Last five results:
- West Ham 3-1 Newcastle
- Leeds 2-1 West Ham
- West Ham 0-2 Brentford
- Arsenal 2-0 West Ham
- Everton 1-1 West Ham
Burnley preview: Ekdal should be fit
Hjalmar Ekdal should be fit after recovering from a blow to the face in training. There are still doubts over Lyle Foster’s availability though, with the Burnley forward recently coming down with illness.
Predicted lineup: Dubravka (GK); Walker, Laurent, Tuanzebe, Esteve, Hartman; Tchaouna, Cullen, Florentino, Anthony & Flemming
Last five results:
- Burnley 0-2 Arsenal
- Wolves 2-3 Burnley
- Burnley 2-0 Leeds
- Aston Villa 2-1 Burnley
- Manchester City 5-1 Burnley
Player to watch: Mateus Fernandes
Mateus Fernandes has scored and assisted in each of his last two appearances for West Ham. The former Southampton midfielder is starting to find his feet in London, and will be a player that Burnley will have to tightly mark in the middle of the park.